By: Warren Shiu, Staff Writer
As the spring season winds down, the track and field team of Mills High School is finishing strong. Currently sitting in first place among the Peninsula Athletic League (PALS), the team has supplied steady performances throughout a wide variety of events. With league finals and CCS berths on the horizon, the Vikings are all set and prepared.
For senior Tului Battulga, this season is a culmination of years of steady hard work. As a member of the discus team, Tului has been a key contributor to the team’s success and has also gone above and beyond his personal records.
“It went really well,” he said after a recent meet. “I got a couple PRs, you know, and I think we’re number one in the league right now.” Battulga currently ranks in the top 10 in CCS for discus—a big achievement that reflects how far he’s come since he first joined the team.
That progress wasn’t instant or purely talent. He has been working on his shape and strength since his freshman year, building consistency over the years.
While Battulga has stepped up in the field events, senior Miya Chen has been impacting the track. A returning varsity runner, she’s witnessed the team getting better consistently throughout her high school career.
“As a team, we’re doing really good,” Chen said. “Especially the varsity and JV girls—we’re undefeated in PALS this year.”
The team’s success is about more than talent. Daily practices, weekly meets, and the challenges of managing academics alongside athletics have built a team culture centered around accountability and effort.
“It’s really motivating to be part of a team that pushes each other,” Chen said. “You can tell everyone wants to improve and support each other, no matter what event they’re doing.”
It’s clear to see that the team camaraderie has been one of the highlights of the experience. Whether it’s sharing tips during warm-up or supporting each other on the sidelines, the team spirit has been a huge asset.
As the postseason draws near, the Mills track and field competitors are still on task. Every practice session, every race, and every throw moves them one step closer to finishing the season strong.
On the track to the field, the team isn’t just playing well—they’re showing everyone what hard work can build.
